Sign frame



June 6, 1933. H, B, L ]TTLE 1,913,334

SIGN FRAME.

Filed July 29, 1932 ifVA 72127. A 4 Hille E7/$36112 /za M l me/Moc lPatented June `6, 1933 A l UNITED i srA-T Es PATENTOFFICE `HAROLD B.LITTLE, ONBALTIMORE, MARYLN'D, AssreNon. A'ronnie BALTIMORE f f eENAMELa NOVELTY co.,V QFBALTIMORE, MARYLAND T SIGN FRAME i A Appucationmea July 29,

` This, invention relates tosigns, and particularl `to such signs as aresuspended froma i suita le hanger, or are supported upon a pedestal, orstandard.`

,e These signs usually include a sign plate, a rim surrounding the same,fand `means for holdingthe rim securely in position on the sign, and itis the principal object of this invention to provide aestructure of thisnature lowhich will be rigid, but ,may be easily and quickly`disassembled for the removal and replacement of the sign plate. e

e Other objects and advantages will be apparentirom thefollowingdescription when l taken in connection" with `the accompanyingdrawing. j V f @In the drawing:`` i i e Figure 1 is an' elevation of asign, made in accordance withthe preset invention, the

same beingshownsupported on a standard.

Figure 2is an'enlarged transverse sectional view on the line 2.-2oFigure1.

`Figure 3 is a vertical sectional line 3-3 of Figure 2.

view onthe vention used in connection with a `rectangularframe. e e

e. Figure 5 a sectional view through the form shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 is a side elevationshowing the $0 Figure 6 is a plan view ofthe support, the

sign plate and ,rim being removed. y

` Referring to the` accompanying drawing,

" 1()` represents the rim pOITSOIi 0f the Sign "frame, which is in theform `of a split ring,

r 5 and has a longitudinal channel 11, in its inner face, defined by theparallel ribs 12, said channel being adapted to receive the marginaledge of a sign plate 13. The marginal edges of the` rim, outwardly `ofthe ribs,

i 40 constitute the circumferentially extending `flanges 14. On theouter face of therim, at oppositesides of the split, are secured `theoutwardly extending lugs 15 and 16, which may be attached to the rimends by welding,

5 or otherwise, or which may be formed thereonlby manipulating thematerial of which the n rim is constructed.

`Thesupport for Vthe sign plateand rim, which holds the latter tightlyin `position on the Jformer, comprises a block 17 y which may 1932.``serial No. 625,915.

, the block 17, and extending beyond both ends thereof, aremthewings 19,which may be shaped toconformwith the contour of the sign plate, asillustrated. i

, On the inner side of each of the saidwings co there is formed an`inturned, longitudinally extending, marginal flange 20, beneath whichis` adapted `to lbeengaged one ofthe side flanges 14, of the rim 10. i

Que end of the blockwl? is extended above 65 its `upper face21, to forma llange 22,which is connected, at its ends, `to the .wings `19e. Thisilangeis to be engaged by the lug 16, of the rim, as clearly shown inFigure 3.

Connecting the intermediate portions of the wings 19, ",above` theblock, is `a transverse bar. 19', and Jformed centrally andlongitudinally through `the block 17 is an opening23. ltemovably engagedagainst the unllanged end of the block isa plate 24, having `an opening25, adapted to register with the opening 23, and disposed through theseopenings of the plate and block, is a bolt 26, having anut 27,forholding the plate in position.@ Y

It will ,be `noted that the plate 24 extendsabove the block 17 to adistance approximatelyequal to the height of the flange 22, and that itengages with the lug 15, of the run.

To assemble the device, the lug 16 is hooked over the flange 22, and therim is then brought into position with the adjacent portions of itsflanges 14 in engagernent with the inturned flanges 20, of the wings19;. The end 90 of the rim, carrying the lug 15, is `then sprung to aslight degree, and the signplate placed in position with its edge seatedwithin the channel 11, after which thesaid end of the rim is broughtbackinto position with `the 95 lugrlin closeproximity to the lug 16. The

`plate 24` is then placed inpositionon the bolt 23, which tighteningmovement causes 10U,

Supportnsmeens Sher/11. in., Eeeres, 4s. and; 5, is employed, said meansbeing formed along the same general linesnas thatwalready described,with slight modifications in the outline thereof, so that the supportingmeans will conform with the 'cornerof-` the rim Surrounding fhesgaplateThis fbfm-is'esitaia1u 'adapedffor este incos- Hti' Wh'suspnfled OrlYlanguggnsff 1D the fOrmShOWIi .inf.Fgel'mii the rimjt'28'i has the,`samecross' section as lthat already described, being provided with. thechannel 29, for the'periphery of the sign plate 30, and lthe,marginal'flangesy 31, together withthe lugs 132 and 3 3, onthe outerfaces of. the respective ends thereof;l

`The supporting means, used in'y connection with thefri illustrated inFigures 4, and 5, comprises an h'ollow'block. which inv-.f cludes thearcuatewall. 3,5,the endf portions 36 and 37, of which, are'direetedYinwardly to lie: at right vanglesto each other, the former end ,portionbeing f, slightlyA 'greater` length"than` the latter, for aj purposethat` will ybe obvious from the description to follow. Formed' throughthe end portion?l is a threade'dopening'. l

"O ,n :each side of the block 34 is anintegral wing 89, corresponding4to the wingsl 19, the eiids'of'whichfwings project beyond "the endsy ofthe bloclgand formedflongitudin'ally' on theinner face "of,l leach of,"these ywings is inturned flange 40, corresponding with, andV performingthe saine VVVfunction`- Kas the flanges i A20. 'l Disposed againstvtheinturned-end 37,5of the block, is a platei, provided with opening 42,vwhich registers with the r4openingV :38, 'a screwV Llibe'ing" engagedthrough the opening 4,-2, andl threadedintolthefopen'- ing 38,forholding the said-plate is prop-l er position, and for drawing therim.

'The assembling of this'form of theinvention is practically the samefasthatv described in connection with the'first form referred to,

as will be *clearlyV understood, the lug ,32 beinghooked over :theendportion r36, andthe lug'38 being held bythe plate 43'.- 4 Y y Therectangular frame will usually be made in two sections, one of whichwill surround three sides Vofthefsignplate, and the other theremainingside, "usuallyfthey top. Two of the Asupporting devices, aslillustrated in VFigures 4 and v5, lwill 'thenbeI employed, oneat'ieach'point,Wherev the ,rim ends'join.

In the case of very large'signs, it maybe found advisablevto'lrconstruct the rimin four sections, one for each Vside of the plate,and to use four of the supports, one at each of the rim joints.

What is claimed is:

l. A sign construction including a sign plate,A av rim surrounding the'plate, and a support for the rim, said support' havingintegrally'connected parts engaging opposite Sides Qt-therim. forholding-the Same, and means connectedthereto for contracting the riminto engagement with the plate.

2.! 'A sign construction including a sign plate, a rim surrounding theplate, and a supportl'for the rim, said rim support having meansoverlying the rim edges for holding thea rim,Y andl having' meanslsecured thereto for contracting the rim'into firm engagement with theplate. f A Y j 3, A, signy construetionincluding a sign platefa splitrimsurrounding the plate, and a ,support for' theft rim, said' supporthaving parts engaging the rim,f for holding the same, meansyfixed to thesupport for securing a rim endfand means adjustably connectedl to thesupport for securing a rim end.

4l A sign construction including a sign plate, a split rimsurrounding,the plate, lugs on therim', andzaysupport lfor the rim, said supportincluding al base, means 'on the base for holding the'rim, fixed meanson the base engaging one of' said lugs, and adjustable means on the baseengaging-,the other of said lugs.. l

l'5.- A signjconstruction including a sign platea splitjrimsurroundingthe plate, lugs on the rim, and a support for theV rim, said supportincluding a base, flanges connected to thel base and overlying the rim,a flange on the baseinengagement with alug, and a member. adjustablyconnected with the vbase in engagement with a lug.v

6. 'A 'sign construction including a sign plate, a split rim surroundingthe pl.ate,flugs on the rim, and a support. for the rim, said supportincluding a base, flanges' connected to thebase and overlying the rim, aflange on the, engagement with a lug, a member adjustably connectedwith` the base in engagement'with aV lug, and, means for connecting thebase tocav support.

7` A sign construction including a sign plate, a splitrim surroundingthe plate, lugs onthe rim, anda support for the rim, said supportincluding Va base, holding means secured to-thebase, 'and overlying therim, a langeon the base vin engagement with a lug, a movableplate finengagement with a lug, andascrew'passing through the plate and carriedby the base for adjusting the plate.

8. Ina sign construction, the combination with a sign supporting rimhaving n.side flanges and terminal lugs, of a support for said rimincluding a base,'ianges carried-by the base, and overlying thefrimlianges, means integral with the base forvengagement by a rim lug,movable means on the base for engagement by a rim lug, and means formoving said movable means to contract the rim.

\ 9. A sign construction including a sign plate, a contractible rimsurrounding the plate, and means for supporting the rim, said rimsupporting means including a base having Xed means orv holding one endof the rim, adjustable means for holding theother end of the rim, andmeans for adjusting said adjustable means to contract the rim.

` In testimony whereof, I affix my signature. `HAROLD B. LITTLE.

